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Flying Palace

Saudi Prince Buys VVIP Luxury in the Clouds

— November 12, 2007 — Luxury
If you already have everything you could possible want on Earth, then why not start acquiring things off Earth... like a floating palace! That's exactly what Prince Al-Waleed did.

OK, fine, so the Saudi billionaire didn't buying an actual floating castle in the clouds, but he has invested in a "VVIP version" of a double-decker Airbus A380. The "Saudi Arabian Warren Buffett" signed on the dotted line at the Dubai air show making him the first person to buy the world's largest passenger plane for personal use. At $319 million, its packed with ever luxury a prince could ask for, from jacuzzis to a games room.

Interior design plans haven't been finalized, but the Telegraph reported rumors of a chic Middle Eastern theme including "a lounge with curtains to mimic tents of the Arabian desert and a fibre-optic mosaic that will depict a shifting desert scene."

Trend Themes
1. Luxury Private Jets - Private jet companies can cater to the increasing demand of personalized and luxurious private jets for VVIPs like Saudi Prince Al-Waleed.
2. Interior Design for Luxury Planes - Custom interior design solutions can be offered by architecture and design firms for VVIP clients with diverse preferences like a chic Middle Eastern theme for a floating palace.
3. Air Travel Innovation for Vvips - Innovation opportunities for luxury air travel like including entertainment technology, secure communication, and privacy for VVIPs can be explored.
Industry Implications
1. Private Aviation Industry - The private aviation industry can cater to the increasing demand for personalized and luxurious private jets for VVIP clients like Saudi Prince Al-Waleed.
2. Architecture and Design Industry - The architecture and design industry can offer custom interior design solutions for VVIP clients with diverse preferences like a chic Middle Eastern theme for a floating palace.
3. Air Travel Industry - The air travel industry can explore innovative opportunities to cater to the needs of VVIPs like including entertainment technology, secure communication, and privacy options.
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